bolt
gb/bˈoʊlt/ us/bˈoʊlt/
B2
Engleză
~ 9800
elreteszel, elrohan, megiramodik, befal, behabzsol, csavar, csavarcsap, retesz, villám, hirtelen elrohanás, iramodás, vég, tekercs, csavarokkal rögzít, odacsavaroz
VERB
B2
1
elreteszel
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
to bolt [a door/window/gate]
As soon as she got home, she shut and bolted the door behind her.
Amint hazaért, becsukta, és elreteszelte maga mögött az ajtót.
The innkeeper bolted the gate at midnight for security.
A fogadós éjfélkor biztonságból elreteszelte a kaput.
Make sure all the windows are bolted before the storm hits.
He quietly unbolted the back door and slipped outside.
The cabin door was bolted from the inside, so no one could enter.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Please bolt the door before you go to bed.
Kérlek, reteszeld el az ajtót, mielőtt lefekszel.
He closed and bolted the gate to the garden.
Becsukta, és elreteszelte a kertkaput.
We always bolt the front door at night.
The window was not bolted, so someone could open it easily.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the verb "lock" and think a key is always used. "Bolt" usually means using a sliding metal bar, not a key, although both actions secure a door.
Sens
lock using a door bolt
Colocații
bolt the door
|bolt the gate
|bolt the window
|heavily bolted door
|keep the door bolted
Sinonime
lock (General word for securing with a key or device; not limited to using a sliding bar.)
|
bar (Emphasizes blocking an entrance, often with a piece of wood or metal, not always a proper lock.)
Antonime
unlock (Means to open or remove the lock so a door or window is no longer secured.)
Teme
home
|safety
|daily life
|housing
|daily_life
Definiție
To lock a door, window, or gate by moving a metal bar across it.
To lock or secure a door, window, or gate by sliding a metal bar (a bolt) into position.
VERB
B2
2
elrohan
B1
megiramodik
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone]/[an animal] bolts (for [a place])
When the fire alarm rang, several people bolted for the exit.
Amikor megszólalt a tűzjelző, többen elrohantak a kijárat felé.
The rabbit bolted into the bushes as soon as it heard a noise.
A nyúl azonnal beiramodott a bokrok közé, amint meghallotta a zajt.
At the sight of the guards, he dropped the bag and bolted.
The horse suddenly bolted across the field, throwing its rider.
As soon as the meeting ended, she bolted out of the conference room.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The dog was scared and bolted out of the house.
A kutya megijedt, és kirohant a házból.
He saw the police and bolted down the street.
Meglátta a rendőröket, és végigrohant az utcán.
When the door opened, the cat bolted under the bed.
As soon as class finished, the students bolted for the door.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "bolt" for any kind of running. It should suggest a very sudden, almost explosive start, often because of fear, surprise, or a wish to escape.
Sens
run away very suddenly
Colocații
bolt for the door
|bolt out of the room
|horse bolts
|bolt in panic
|bolt from the scene
Sinonime
dash (Emphasizes running very quickly; does not always include the idea of fear or escape.)
|
run off (More informal and general; does not sound as sudden or dramatic as "bolt".)
Antonime
linger (Means to stay somewhere for longer than necessary, the opposite of leaving suddenly.)
Teme
movement
|danger
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To suddenly start running very fast, usually to get away from something.
To suddenly run or move very quickly, especially in order to escape or because of fear.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
3
Tipar de utilizare:
to bolt (down) [food/drink]
He bolted down his breakfast and ran for the train.
Befalta a reggelijét, aztán rohant a vonathoz.
You always bolt your food when you're stressed.
Mindig behabzsolod az ételt, amikor stresszes vagy.
She bolted her burger in minutes because she was late for work.
Don't just bolt your dinner; take time to chew it properly.
They bolted a quick meal before the show started.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He bolted his lunch in five minutes.
Öt perc alatt befalta az ebédjét.
She was hungry and bolted down her pizza.
Éhes volt, és befalta a pizzáját.
I always bolt my food when I am in a hurry.
Try not to bolt your dinner every night.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is related to "bolt" as in "run away" and may say things like *"He bolted from his food"*. Here, "bolt" must take the food as its object (you bolt your food).
Sens
eat food very quickly
Colocații
bolt down your food
|bolt his lunch
|bolt a sandwich
|bolt her dinner
|bolt a quick meal
Sinonime
gobble (Informal and vivid; strongly suggests noisy or greedy eating.)
|
wolf down (Very informal; emphasizes eating in a wild or extremely hungry way.)
Antonime
savor (Means to enjoy something slowly and carefully, especially the taste of food.)
Teme
food
|daily life
|health
|food_drink
Definiție
To eat food so fast that you do not chew it well or enjoy it.
To eat food very quickly, often without chewing properly or taking time to taste it.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
TECHNICAL
4
csavar
A2
csavarcsap
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
a bolt for [a machine/structure]
Make sure all the bolts on the ladder are tight before you use it.
Használat előtt győződj meg róla, hogy a létra összes csavarja meg van húzva.
We need a longer bolt to fix this shelf to the wall.
Hosszabb csavarra van szükségünk, hogy ezt a polcot a falhoz rögzítsük.
The mechanic replaced the rusted bolts holding the engine mount.
One of the bolts worked loose and the chair collapsed.
Use a washer between the bolt and the metal surface.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He used a bolt and a nut to fix the table.
Csavarral és anyával rögzítette az asztalt.
The bolt is too short for this hole.
Ez a csavar túl rövid ehhez a lyukhoz.
You should tighten these bolts every year.
A loose bolt can be very dangerous on a bike.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often confuse "bolt" and "screw". A bolt is usually used with a separate nut and often has a flat end; a screw normally cuts into the material and does not need a nut.
Sens
metal fastener used with nut
Colocații
nuts and bolts
|loose bolt
|tighten the bolts
|bolt and nut
|anchor bolt
Sinonime
screw (A similar fastener, usually thinner and designed to cut its own thread into material; not always used with a nut.)
Teme
tools
|construction
|technology
|work
Definiție
A thick metal pin with a head that goes through things and is held in place with a metal ring called a nut.
A strong metal fastener with a head and a usually threaded shaft, designed to pass through holes in objects and be secured with a nut.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
5
retesz
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
the bolt on [a door/gate]
She slid the bolt across the door before going to bed.
Lefekvés előtt rátolta a reteszt az ajtóra.
The bolt on the back gate is broken and needs replacing.
A hátsó kapu retesze eltört, cserélni kell.
He heard the bolt being drawn back and knew someone was coming in.
There was no keyhole, just a simple metal bolt.
A thick steel bolt secured the main entrance.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He pushed the bolt across the door.
Áttolta a reteszt az ajtón.
The gate has a small metal bolt.
A kapun van egy kis fémretesz.
Please check that the bolt is closed.
We put a new bolt on the back door.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners mix the noun "bolt" with the noun "lock". A bolt is the sliding bar itself; a lock is the whole mechanism, usually with a key.
Sens
sliding lock on a door
Colocații
slide the bolt
|shoot the bolt
|throw the bolt
|a heavy door bolt
|rusty bolt
Sinonime
latch (A general word for a simple fastening on a door or gate; not always a sliding bar.)
Teme
home
|safety
|housing
|daily_life
Definiție
A metal bar on a door or gate that you slide to lock it.
A sliding metal bar on a door, window, or gate that is moved into place to lock or secure it.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
6
villám
A1
Tipar de utilizare:
a bolt of lightning
A bolt of lightning struck the tree in front of the house.
Villám csapott a ház előtti fába.
We watched jagged bolts of lightning light up the night sky.
Néztük, ahogy cikkcakkos villámok világítják be az éjszakai eget.
Suddenly, a bright bolt of lightning cut across the clouds.
The photo captured a perfect lightning bolt hitting the ocean.
A bolt of lightning hit the power lines and the lights went out.
Exemple pentru cursanți
A bolt of lightning hit the tall tree.
Villám csapott a magas fába.
We saw many lightning bolts during the storm.
Sok villámot láttunk a vihar alatt.
The bolt of lightning was very bright.
A lightning bolt lit up the dark sky.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse "bolt of lightning" with "thunderbolt". In modern English, we normally talk about "a bolt of lightning" and "a clap of thunder"; thunder is the sound, lightning is the light.
Sens
flash or streak of lightning
Colocații
a bolt of lightning
|lightning bolt
|struck by a bolt
|jagged bolt
|a single bolt
Sinonime
flash of lightning (Very close in meaning; slightly more general and less focused on the line-like shape.)
Teme
weather
|nature
Definiție
A bright line of lightning that you can see in the sky.
A single flash or streak of lightning, often imagined as a narrow, bright line in the sky.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
7
iramodás
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
make a bolt for [a place]
During a break in the shooting, they made a bolt for the door.
A lövöldözés egyik szünetében hirtelen az ajtó felé rohantak.
The prisoner made a bolt for freedom but was quickly caught.
A rab megpróbált megszökni, de hamar elfogták.
At the first sign of trouble, the crowd made a bolt for the exits.
He considered a bolt for the stairs, then decided against it.
Their bolt for the car was slowed by the heavy rain.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The thief made a bolt for the door.
A tolvaj hirtelen az ajtó felé rohant.
When the dog barked, the cat made a bolt for the tree.
Amikor a kutya ugatni kezdett, a macska hirtelen a fához iramodott.
They made a bolt for the exit when the fire alarm rang.
He waited for a chance to make a bolt for freedom.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "do a bolt" or "run a bolt" instead of the fixed expression "make a bolt (for...)". The natural phrase is "make a bolt for the door / exit / stairs".
Sens
sudden dash, often to escape
Colocații
make a bolt for the door
|a sudden bolt for freedom
|a desperate bolt
|a failed bolt for the exit
|his first bolt for safety
Sinonime
dash (A quick run in general; "bolt" more strongly implies escape or fear.)
Antonime
pause (A short stop or break in movement, opposite of suddenly rushing forward.)
Teme
movement
|danger
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A sudden quick run, usually to get away or to reach a place fast.
A sudden, fast movement, especially a quick run towards a place, often in an attempt to escape.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
8
Tipar de utilizare:
a bolt of [cloth/wallpaper]
The tailor pulled a bolt of navy cloth down from the shelf.
A szabó levett a polcról egy vég sötétkék szövetet.
She bought a whole bolt of cotton to make curtains.
Egy egész vég pamutvásznat vett, hogy függönyt varrjon.
Several bolts of bright silk were displayed in the window.
He unrolled a bolt of canvas across the floor.
The decorator ordered three bolts of wallpaper for the hallway.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The shop has many bolts of fabric.
A boltban sok vég anyag kapható.
She cut the dress from a bolt of red cloth.
A ruhát egy vég piros szövetből szabta ki.
He bought a bolt of blue cotton.
They used one bolt of wallpaper for the room.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think "bolt" here means a small piece. In trade, a bolt is usually a large, standard-length roll, not a short section.
Sens
long roll of cloth or fabric
Colocații
a bolt of cloth
|a bolt of fabric
|a bolt of silk
|a bolt of canvas
|cut from a bolt
Sinonime
roll (General word for something wound around itself; does not suggest the standard, measured length that "bolt" has in trade.)
Teme
shopping
|materials
|clothing
|daily_life
Definiție
A long roll of cloth or paper that is sold in one piece.
A long, tightly rolled length of cloth, wallpaper, or similar material that is stored or sold as a single unit.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
9
Tipar de utilizare:
to bolt [something] to [something]
The seats are bolted to the floor of the bus.
Az ülések a busz padlójához vannak csavarozva.
Make sure the ladder is firmly bolted to the wall.
Győződj meg róla, hogy a létra szilárdan a falhoz van csavarozva.
They bolted the metal frame together in less than an hour.
The safe was bolted down so it could not be moved.
Each panel is bolted to the steel support beams.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The worker bolted the machine to the floor.
A munkás a gépet a padlóhoz csavarozta.
You should bolt the TV to the wall so it is safe.
A biztonság kedvéért a tévét a falhoz kell csavarozni.
The legs are bolted to the table.
They bolted the metal bars together.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the door meaning and write things like *"bolt the shelf"* when they mean "lock". "Bolt" in this sense must involve metal bolts as hardware, often with the pattern "bolt [something] to [something]".
Sens
fasten using metal bolts
Colocații
bolt the shelf to the wall
|bolt the seat in place
|securely bolted
|bolt the frame together
|bolt it down
Sinonime
fasten (General word for making things stay together; does not say how they are joined.)
|
secure (Focuses on making something safe and firm; the method (bolts, screws, etc.) may not be specified.)
Antonime
loosen (Means to make something less tight or fixed, the opposite of firmly bolting it in place.)
Teme
construction
|technology
|safety
|work
Definiție
To attach something strongly using metal bolts.
To fix or attach something firmly in place by using metal bolts as fasteners.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
bolt
IPA
GB/bˈoʊlt/
US/bˈoʊlt/
Silabe și accent
bolt (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (bolt)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: bolt
- Plural: bolts
Verb
- Base: bolt
- 3rd Person Singular: bolts
- Present Participle: bolting
- Past: bolted
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
bolts
noun
bolting
verb
bolted
verb
Related words
bolter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unbolt
verb
Advanced or less common
deadbolt
noun
Expresii
bolt down
1/bˈoʊlt dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
informal
eat something very quickly
To eat food very quickly, often because you are in a hurry, without chewing it well.
Exemple
- He bolted down his sandwich and rushed back to the office.
- Don't just bolt your food down; you'll get a stomach ache.
- We had ten minutes to eat, so we bolted our lunch down.
bolt on
1/bˈoʊlt ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
attach as an extra part
To add or attach something extra to something that already exists, especially so it can be removed again easily.
Exemple
- You can bolt on extra storage to the basic package for a small fee.
- The company plans to bolt on a new online service to its existing platform.
- They bolted on an extra unit to increase the machine’s capacity.
like a bolt from the blue
1/lˈaɪk ə bˈoʊlt fɹˈʌm ðə blˈu/
idiom
sudden and completely unexpected event
If something happens "like a bolt from the blue", it happens very suddenly and surprises everyone.
Exemple
- The news of his resignation came like a bolt from the blue.
- Her decision to move abroad was a bolt from the blue for her family.
- The company’s sudden collapse hit investors like a bolt from the blue.
make a bolt for
1/mˈeɪk ə bˈoʊlt fɚ/
idiom
suddenly run towards escape
To suddenly start running quickly towards a place, usually to escape or to reach safety.
Exemple
- When the guard turned away, the prisoners made a bolt for the gate.
- As soon as the door opened, the dog made a bolt for the street.
- Seeing the rain ease, we made a bolt for the car.
bolt upright
1/bˈoʊlt ʌpɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
sitting or standing very straight
To sit or stand "bolt upright" means to be very straight, with your back vertical, often suddenly.
Exemple
- He sat bolt upright when he heard the noise.
- She sat bolt upright in bed when she heard the scream.
- She woke up bolt upright after the nightmare.
- The children were sitting bolt upright in their chairs, afraid to move.
- He woke up and stood bolt upright, confused and breathing hard.
nuts and bolts
1/nˈʌts ˈænd bˈoʊlts/
idiom
basic practical details
The "nuts and bolts" of something are its basic, practical details, especially how it really works or is done.
Exemple
- Let’s get down to the nuts and bolts of the project.
- The first part of the course covers the nuts and bolts of project management.
- The course covers the nuts and bolts of web design.
- We need to talk about the nuts and bolts of the plan before we present it.
- She understands the theory, but he knows the nuts and bolts of running the business.